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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,942.50, 583,413.75 and 126,286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,942.50, 583,413.75 and 126,286.50 is: 189,429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,942.50 : 583,413.75 = 126,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,942.50/583,413.75 = 126,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,942.50x = 583,413.75 × 126,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,942.50x = 73,677,280,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677,280,539.38/388,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,429.75

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